The Importance of Secondary Sanctions to Rein in Iran
{Previously published in The Jerusalem Post} There is a lack of understanding of what secondary sanctions are, why they are an indispensable tool for advancing diplomacy in the Middle East…
DO BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL CROSS THE LINE OF LEGITIMATE CRITICISM?
{Previously published in The Jerusalem Post} Natalie Portman made a poor choice, and she must come to terms with the consequences of that choice, which supported BDS despite her protestations.…
When Interests and Values Collide in Middle East Policy
{Previously published in The Hill} Advancing a country’s foreign policy interests usually means coming to terms with the inherent contradictions between national values and strategic interests. Translation: sometimes you must…
Could a Mass March on Jerusalem Ignite the Middle East
According to Zalman Shoval, “No security fence or even a concrete barrier can stop an organized mass attempt to breach the Israeli border along a much larger front than merely…
Will There be War in Israel this Summer?
{Previously published in The Jerusalem Post} Today there are upwards of 150,000 missiles in Hezbollah’s arsenal, enough to overwhelm every layer of Israel’s missile shield, capable of targeting any location…
It’s Time for the US to Swap Carrots for Sticks in the Middle East
America’s choices in the Middle East continue to challenge the best of our foreign policy experts. There are no easy answers in a region with ever-changing interests and alliances, but…
Is Fighting for Israel at the U.N. Worth the Effort?
{Previously published in The Jerusalem Post} A current exhibit at the United Nations presented by the Israeli mission includes a newly found 2,700-year-old First Temple seal in ancient Hebrew –…
Is Favoring Israel an American National Security Interest
{Previously published in The Hill} Should the United States distance itself from Israel to become a neutral negotiator? According to a Wall Street Journal article, the Trump administration’s recent “moves…
The Jew-Free State Solution
{Previously published on Forward.com} In a recent solicitation email, J Street President Jeremy Ben Ami proclaimed that the “Palestinians are the only party willing to publicly endorse the goal of…
Is the US doing more harm than good in Syria and Lebanon?
{Previously published in The Hill} Quite simply, the situation in Syria is a mess, with no easy or predictable solutions. It is likely that a year from now the situation…